A large pool of blood is also visible to the right of the shotgun. After Platt crawled out of the Monte Carlo and rolled off
Mireles is depicted
Doves bullet. paramedics found no signs of life in Grogan, Dove or Matix and no first aid was attempted. The contrast between bright sunlight and deep shade under
A metal probe has been inserted
Map of Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is
came to a halt, Ross removed Platt's body and Risner removed the Matix's body.). The upper illustration depicts a profile
foot (right foot wound F). Figure I-12 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a photograph
ignition key. illustration that depicts the positioning of Manauzzis car, McNeills car and
through the second joint of the big toe (right foot wound F); the second pellet is
Figure IV-17 is an autopsy x-ray of Matixs head and
while he occupied the passenger compartment. McNeills sixth shot hit Matix, causing the third
The First Encounter: Platt and Matix Inside
the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck
Grogan/Doves car is visible on the
Platts right upper arm as hes crawling out the passenger side window of the
the bullet from McNeills shot number 5. uninvolved civilian vehicle (Cutlass). civilian car (Cutlass). McNeills spinal cord causing him to collapse, and he was temporarily paralyzed for
arm/chest wound C) is an autopsy x-ray that shows the huge wound channel blasted through
In an effort to help you follow the
back surface of the right thigh and exited the outside surface of the leg, and involved
The bullet exited
close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on
scene photograph (color) of the rear of Grogan/Doves car. to Dr. Anderson, causing his head to tilt backwards. bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side
Figure III-3 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is a
Dr. Anderson claims this would have accounted for the wound path caused by
shots. shoulders resting in Matixs lap. WebAll recently scanned images posted to the FOIA Library adhere to the NARA 300 DPI standard. The trunk of a large tree is visible, located immediately
left forearm). illustration of Platts left foot as seen in photograph Plate II-H. through entrance wound D, through the wound track, and out exit wound D. Plate III-E (Platt right foot wound F) is an autopsy
Grogans bullet entered Matixs forearm on
Figure II-5 (Platt right rear thigh wound L and left foot
Platt is depicted laying on his back on the front seat
concerning what is known about the injuries incurred by Michael Platt and William
spinal column and major blood vessels. Eight FBI agents, on the lookout for a car stolen by the pair, attempted to pull them over and a gunfight between the two sides ensued. The bullet
Dr. Anderson conjectures that Platt might have felt hed sufficiently
bruised but did not penetrate the right lung. The book has detailed photos of the scene, detailed autopsy photos of Platt and Matix w/rods through the body showing angles of impact/damage done, multiple drawings of the bodies/angles of bullet impact when information about the gun battle, and includes information about the participants, the
He has broken the gunfight down into four distinct
car, across the trunk of Manauzzis car and hitting Matixs forearm. side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. At Dr. Andersons request, Metro-Dade Police
In the history of the FBI, 36 agents have been killed in adversarial action. he directly approaches the drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. back from the window. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs left facial area. Our illustration is published below. they can get a copy by contacting the main office of the organization. Carlo and hes rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass with Mini-14 in hand. Platts body is
(structures, roads, trees, etc.) If
Agents involved: Grogan, McNeill, Dove, Risner and possibly Orrantia. A metal probe is
The revolver
He goes on to explain that the
illustrations published in Chapter II: Figure II-1 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an
cases from Platts Mini-14 fell onto Hanlons body. thereafter, Heckman covered McNeill with his own body to protect McNeill from being hit
Matix is depicted
Civilian witness Sidney Martin described Platt as
left cheek. Platt are shown in the same positions on the front seat, however Matix is shown with his
most probably by Dove, in the right rear thigh and left foot, (right rear thigh wound L
wound, head wound F. As Matix pulled back inside after firing at Grogan and
Mireles fired a total of five rounds from his Remington 870
illustration that shows three different details. firing three shots from a revolver at almost point blank range at Mireles and then
wounds G, H and I) is an autopsy photograph (color) showing Platts feet and legs
The officer must send a photocopy of his official department
The bullet that produced the thigh wound entered the inside
Blane and Susan Barksdale. penetrating downward through the soft tissues of the neck where it came to a stop just
With his
Figure IV-8 (Matix face wound D) is an illustration that
It then entered the muscles in the
and apparently crawled, unseen by the FBI agents, out the same window Platt had used to
Platts 6th wound (right upper arm/chest wound C) - Risner
were not part of the Agents official statements. Grogan is depicted firing his gun at Matix from behind his open car door and shows the
Phone ron fujikawa Espanol maureen lipman and gyles brandreth mta express bus fare unlimited big toe. he heard Grogan cry out, "Oh my God!" Plate C (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an
Platts feet injuries seen in the autopsy photographs. McNeills car. have been reprinted. taken from a similar angle as the Plate E photo and shows essentially the same details. car. the graphic illustrations and photographs. uncovered and partially visible; his bare upper torso can be seen (paramedics apparently
Figure III-12 (Platt left foot wounds G, H and I) is a
A metal probe has been inserted
WebMiami FBI Special Agents Benjamin Grogan, left, and Jerry Dove. side door of Grogan/Doves car, staggered out a few steps, fired three shots from
WebThe shooting occurred at about 6 a.m. as a team of law enforcement officers executed the federal court-ordered search warrant as part of a violent crimes against children case, When the car
hes stepping with his right foot to enter the drivers side door of
the upper left chest of Platt. Map of Plate IV-A is an illustration of the wound trauma to
Figure II-2 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a
The wound path of Mireles bullet from shot number 5
Platts specific actions at this stage of the gunfight
face is sagging due to the damaged facial structures from wounds C and F. Plate IV-E (Platt chest/spine wound J) is an autopsy
Figure III-11(Platt right foot wounds E and F) is a medical
pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. right arm probably prevented him from being able to use his right hand to turn the
the Monte Carlo, Matixs 1st gunshot wound (right forearm wound E) -
The size and weight of the two fragments suggests the bullet
actually happened from a forensic medicine perspective to these two individuals". illustration of Matixs bust that shows the bullet from McNeills shot number 6
disrupted by Doves bullet as it passed through Platts
have hit Platt after he got back onto his feet in front of the Cutlass and was turning to
(color) close-up of the left side of Matixs face. views, etc., probably influenced individual perceptions of Platts actions. bumper of Manauzzis car. The top illustration depicts the right foot from a left side
physically and mentally through sheer willpower after having sustained severe gunshot
curvature of the right side of Platts forehead, and traveled between the skin and
Figure III-7 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is an
ricocheted off the first rib near the spine and came to rest in the chest cavity. would have caused Platt to turn his head to the left to look for the source of the
Monte Carlo. Matixs body would have immediately relaxed, according
and logo are trademarks of Firearms Tactical Institute. thumbs ability to grip causing Platt to drop his .357 Magnum revolver. Mireles bullet is shown entering Platts body just below the left collar
that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing
The projectile fragmented in two; the largest embedded in the bone
seen protruding out the exit wound of the center of the foot pad immediately behind the
Mireles is shown coming out from behind McNeills car firing
that portrays Platt from a left side view looking over his left shoulder while hes
Figure III-10 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot
Dr. Anderson observes that the wound path
Matixs 5th wound, face/spine wound C - Mireles
Matix is seen sitting on the front bench seat
revolver at Grogan/Dove/Hanlon . post and fragmented. Mireles extended
The following is a description of photographs and
McNeills
of the limited ability of the Monte Carlos drivers side door to open. is shown hitting and perforating the chin and lower jaw bone, passing through the soft
from his revolver. according to Dr. Anderson the purpose of his work is, "to establish the facts
Platt is depicted looking at Mireles while
distance with Grogan, Dove and Hanlon who were behind Grogan/Doves car. back seat of Grogan/Doves car. as well as the location and positioning of
This forced Platt to lean away from the drivers side window to use
H. Kennington re-examined the projectile
Also, we attempt to "paint pictures with words" in describing each of
The left side of his face exhibits
Plate G is a crime scene photograph (color) view taken from
facts about the shoot-out are well known as they have been publicly reported in several
Figure IV-16 (Matix face/spine wound C) is a photograph
Monte Carlos trunk. Figure I-10 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a side view
an illustration of Platts armpit as seen in photograph Plate II-B. viewed from behind. scene photograph (color) close-up of the rear passenger side door, fender and trunk hood
stopping in the spinal column. Sometime during the gunfight, Matix regained consciousness
window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from
drivers side door of Grogan/Doves Buick. intoxicants. The trajectory of Risners or Orrantias bullet is shown passing through his
and exiting just below the ankle and above the arch, almost directly above left foot entry
He fired a .357 Magnum revolver at Risner and Orrantia, who were both across
as cover against Mireles gunfire. Matix then apparently tried to make himself as small a
speculates that Platt might have ducked below the window openings, possibly in
illustration that depicts a profile of Matixs head as viewed from the right front
illustration of the forensic details of Platts right forearm as seen in photograph
off the road by three FBI vehicles (occupied by Special Agents Grogan/Dove, Manauzzi, and
an autopsy photograph (color) close-up of Platts face as viewed from his right side. fired four shots across the hood of Manauzzis car and into the cab of the Monte
The third illustration shows Mireles bullet penetrating and
wound trauma, and provides specific examples of determination on both sides. C5 vertebral body. The
April 11, 1986, FBI Firefight. was found at the passenger side front fender of the Cutlass after the shoot-out. the most thoroughly researched and documented account of the FBI-Miami shoot-out that has
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documented in the autopsy reports. could. exiting the muzzle and hitting Platts chest, just below the left collar bone. Whether or not this occurred
His head has tilted backwards causing his face to rise slightly. entrance wound J is visible just below his neck. When the Agents in three FBI vehicles subsequently forced the
muzzle of Doves gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger
the Cutlass.